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Most Notorious 7 Deadly Sins in Crime

If you were raised Catholic, you likely learned them in Catachism: The Seven Deadly Sins.

If you're a Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman or Gwyneth Paltrow fan, you saw the movie Seven.

For the rest,"The Seven Deadly Sins" were developed by the Catholic Church in the 14th Century as a guide, of sorts, to let folks know what would potentially keep them from heaven. Most people didn't read at the time, so the church wanted to simplify so to speak.

Here they are: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, gluttony. Sounds like any good night of TV would damn one to hell.

US Incarceration Remains Staggering

Despite recent good news about lower crime rates, drop in major crime in Orange County, and new California laws reducing sentencing, the United States continues to incarcerate more prisoners than any other country.

State prisons vastly outpace Federal Prisons.

Drug offenses take the lead in convicted prisoners. Is it possible that moves to legalize marijuana or simply not arrest on small amounts will make a difference?

Perhaps, but take a look at this US Incarceration infographic: (more…)

When teens get arrested, they are at a crossroad where the choices they and the adults around them make will have enormous impact on their lives... and can come with monetary costs or benefits in the long run.

This infographic takes a look at crime prevention possibilities and the potential alternative costs: (more…)

How The Drug War Impacts The Criminal Justice System

From the inception of the Bureau of Narcotics in 1968 through legalization of marijuana by several states in the new millennium, America's criminal justice system has paid a heavy price for the "Drug War".

This infographic chronicles the history of the drug war and examines the bottom line price tag.

Go all the way to the bottom line - you might be surprised: (more…)

By Bail Expert|September 24th, 2014|Infographic|Comments Off on How The Drug War Impacts The Criminal Justice System